chapter 37 aggrieved

One day passed quickly. "Today is the final exam at the academy." Early in the morning, Garfield dressed and walked out of the room, only to see his mother busy in the kitchen. “Garfield!” Upon seeing Garfield, Grace stopped her work and quickly brought over a steaming bowl of noodles and some cooked food. "Mum, today is the final exam at the academy. You don't need to be busy. Come with me to have a look." Garfield said as he ate. To prevent Garfield from feeling pressured, Grace had never mentioned the final exam these days. Today was the day of the exam, and she had intended to remind him, but she was worried about adding pressure on Garfield. She didn't expect Garfield to bring it up himself. "Alright, you go first, and I'll come to watch later." Grace nodded, looking at Garfield tenderly. The Skybert Academy was bustling with activity. The annual exam was the final event at the Skybert Academy, with dignitaries from the capital and even experts sent by the royal palace attending. The elusive principal would also personally participate. For every student at the academy, the annual exam was extremely important and could not be taken lightly. At this moment, groups of students gathered in groups, having some lively discussions and debates. The students gathered in the martial arts arena, eagerly awaiting the exam before the exam began. Surrounding the arena were several platforms for the dignitaries and parents of the students to sit. Garfield thought he had arrived early, but when he reached the martial arts arena, most of the students had already gathered. "Look, isn't that Garfield?" "I heard he still hasn't awakened his bloodline. If he fails to awaken it again, the academy will expel him." "This person is a disciple of the Quickley family, the grandson of the Prince Caspian. How could he fail to awaken his bloodline? It's really unbelievable!" "Tsk tsk, I heard he is the illegitimate child of the Quickley family. Bloodline inheritance comes from both parents, and his mother is the eldest daughter of the Quickley family, so his bloodline should be good. But as for his father..." "Shh, keep it down. No matter what, he is still a member of the Quickley family. If someone hears you, you'll be in final trouble." Wherever Garfield went, there were whispers, and the surrounding students couldn't help but sneak glances at him with astonished looks. Garfield heard these words but remained expressionless. These words couldn't stir any emotions in him at all. "You finally made it, Garfield." A surprised voice came, and Walfred and Jeff excitedly approached Garfield. "Are you two alright?" Garfield glanced at the two. It had been over half a month, and their injuries had already healed, making them look spirited. "We're fine. But what about you, Chen? Did Hadar come looking for trouble again?" Thinking of the last incident, the two still felt lingering fear. "Him?" Garfield smiled faintly. "If he dares to come, I'll make sure he regrets it." Garfield's casual and domineering demeanor left Walfred and Jeff stunned. They deeply looked at Garfield and realized that their brother had truly changed. "By the way, Garfield, the incantation you gave us was amazing. After practicing it, the speed at which we gather true energy has increased several times. We really don't know how to thank you!" After coming to their senses, the two became excited, expressing their gratitude. In just half a month, not only did they break through to the mid-level of the Human-level, but they also made further progress, something they had never dared to imagine before. "It's nothing to worry about." Garfield smiled lightly. He had long noticed the breakthrough in their auras. They had not only reached the mid-level of the Human Rank but were also not far from the late stage. It seemed that Walfred and Jeff's talents were quite good. Otherwise, with just a simple incantation, they wouldn't have progressed so quickly. "Garfield, I didn't expect you to dare participate in the year-end exam?" Suddenly, a mocking voice rang out, Odell and several students walked over, looking disdainfully at Garfield, blocking the path of the three. These people all exuded extraordinary auras, obviously from the advanced class. They stood with their arms crossed, leisurely looking at Garfield and the others, their eyes narrowed, their mouths curved in a mocking smile, like a cat playing with a mouse. Walfred and Jeff's steps faltered, their faces showing nervousness as they looked at Garfield. They recognized Odell and knew that he was Garfield's second cousin. However, it seemed that the relationship between the two sides was not good. At least in the academy, they had never seen Odell and his group intervene in any of Garfield's affairs. "Step aside." Garfield raised his head expressionlessly and looked at Odell. His expression made the students around Odell slightly startled. Haha! Interesting. "Odell, is this the illegitimate child of your Quickley family?" "As the second brother, it seems like he doesn't care about you." A few people looked at each other, chuckled, and squinted their eyes as if to see how Odell would handle it. At this time, the eyes of other students around also turned to look at them one after another. Garfield calmly raised his head and coldly said to the two people, "Move aside, a good dog doesn't block the way!" The expressions on the faces of the few people instantly froze, the smiles on their lips faded halfway, and their faces suddenly became extremely ugly, and in front of everyone, they were actually called dogs by Garfield. How would they be able to stay in the capital in the future? In an instant, a hint of coldness and killing intent quickly emanated from the two figures. "Kid, what did you say?" "Odell, is this your Quickley family's descendant?" "Odell, don't blame me for not giving face to your Quickley family today, I'll teach him a lesson." Several people stepped forward, exuding a chilling aura, their faces dark as if they could drip water, their fists creaking as they stared at Garfield. Walfred and Jeff were shocked and nervous, quickly circulating their true energy and stepping forward to stand in front of Garfield. Their expressions were tense, sweat beading on their foreheads. At this moment, Garfield suddenly pushed the two aside and said calmly, "Walfred, Jeff, step aside. I want to see how they will teach me in the year-end exam, in front of everyone's eyes." Garfield's mouth curved into a faint mocking smile, his indifferent demeanor causing a shock in Odell and the others. They quickly looked around and broke into a cold sweat. Although they were in a corner of the square, many people had already noticed the situation, especially the powerful figures from various forces in the capital and the noble descendants who had been invited. With their cultivation, they naturally noticed the scene here, and many sharp eyes had already turned their attention here. The two were filled with dread. Today was the day of the academy's year-end exam. If they accidentally disrupted the exam and incurred the anger of the academy's higher-ups, even they, as noble descendants, would find it difficult to please. "Hmph, kid, don't be arrogant. You better hope you don't encounter us during the year-end exam, otherwise, I will make you regret it." After fluctuating between anger and resignation for a long time, the group could only snort coldly, suppressing their anger and retreating. "Heh." Garfield sneered, not even glancing at them, and walked through with Walfred and Jeff. Garfield's contempt made Odell and his companions furious, almost unable to contain their anger. This kind of disdain was even more infuriating and frustrating than being publicly insulted. But they could not vent their anger and could only grit their teeth and suppress it. "Brat, you're still being arrogant at this point. Once the bloodline awakening ceremony is over, I'll see how you continue to be arrogant." Odell said coldly.